Thorn Tree travel forum

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the best way to do this would be to go through Hong Kong and then get another visa while in HK.

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Would you need another visa, or does the re-entry visa allow you to go back into China?

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Do you already have a single entry tourist visa good for one entry for 90 days? If so, then I am not sure why you can't extend it once for 30 days which would give you 4 months in China.

If you don't already have a 90 day tourist visa, then it seems to me that you should be able to get one or to get a 60 day tourist visa and extend that once for another 45 days. Another option cheaper than a multiple entry visa is to get a double entry tourist visa that is good for two entries within 180 days and each entry is good for 60 days and the second entry can be extended once. This should definitely be less costly then flying to Hanoi, waiting for a new visa and flying back to China. It might even be less expensive than detouring to Hong Kong and getting a second visa there.

It helps when asking visa questions to indicate you passport as the rules are different depending upon your passport.

While many people recommend getting a 6 month multiple entry visa in Hong Kong, if you have a UK or US passport it is more expensive to get one there and in some cases may be more expensive than getting two separate visas. Try searching this branch as I am sure that there are some prices mentioned and companies that can assist with this.

BTW I believe that it is now VERY difficult to get one year multiple entry visas but 6 month ones are still available.

Ruth

First check: Everbrite's travel pages, the New RU sticky,and New RU train sticky

Since I have taken the time to answer your question, it would be nice if you took the time to respond as to whether the information was helpful.

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Thank you Ruth. I was not aware of being able to extend my 90 day stay while we're in China. I'll persue that pathway.

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depends where u r, but i thought i would share my experience...

last year i went over to beijing, tried to get a double entry 90 day visa - they wouldn't give me one, said the best they could do was double entry 45 day entry - i extended it once i got there.

recently went and got my new visa for my new trip - i wanted a multiple entry for a year, 60 days each entry - didnt hold my breath, but got it, no probs.

btw i got my visa's at the melbourne chinese consulate, on an australian passport.

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or you could just go to the nearest PSB a week before, show them when you are leaving, and Robert's your father's brother. (for about ¥100)

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